⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “If I had to describe Michael, I would say he is a genuinely compassionate person. He never fails to bring positivity into your day.

His journey is beyond inspiring and eye opening because of the perseverance of his will. His ability to relate to others who are suffering from illness is an amazing trait of his personality.

The ways in which Michael has had an impact on me are helping me to make the important steps towards bettering myself and my mental health. He has also helped me to have a better self image and feel worthy of happiness and good health. We took these steps by setting personal goals and making changes to improve my quality of life.

Michael is the one friend that truly has listened to me without passing any judgment or criticism. He has shown nothing but empathy and respect..”

— Nicholas

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I have known Michael for well over 10 years.

The transformation I have personally witnessed from a sickly, sad, lost, defeated little boy to the young man he is now is nothing short of amazing and inspiring.

One word that best describes him is determined! I have seen firsthand how his stop at nothing attitude has propelled him to achieve things he never thought were possible. He inspires me and encourages me that anything is possible.

Over the last year, Michael has also been a friend and mentor to my son. For this, I am extremely thankful. His attitude and positivity are infectious. His kindness and understanding are some of his greatest qualities. He is down to earth, sincere, and truly one of the best people I know.

Often personal struggles whether physical or mental changes how a young person views the world and others. Michael has used his own experiences to relate, help, and motivate.

He is wise and thoughtful far beyond his years and is capable of achieving anything. It has been a pleasure watching him become the young man he is today”

— Tracy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I believe that wisdom is something that is gained through experience.

A combination of both efforts to succeed and change, and the hardships that bring them about. This experience is normally something that takes people many years to develop, not due to their own doing, but rather the nature of life; giving some blessings and privileges that allow them to live and grow free of sacrifice, and some impossible beginnings that set them back and try their damnedest to hold them there.

Michael is someone that definitely fell in the latter. Michael had faced every problem a growing person could face, everything from relentless bullying from peers to an endless list of medical debilitations, to even the loss of a precious family member.

Unlike most that would change for the worse, and grow a more cynical outlook on life, Michael chose the complete opposite path; fighting against the hand he was dealt and putting out an effort to change that most people would never dare to do themselves.

This is where Michael differs from others, wisdom beyond his age due to the plethora of curses given to him throughout his life. A silver lining forged from hardship.”

— James